A very significant part of any democracy is a free, uncontrolled journalism and news media that promotes accountability and truth by government.
Sadly, and tragically, there are danger signs that a free, unbridled journalism is rapidly being eviscerated.
Examples are ABC News and CBS News reacting to lawsuits pursued by Donald Trump by caving in, and paying financial damages, when they should have fought it out in court.
Also, CBS News has been compromised by new ownership, catering to Donald Trump and firing many on their staff.
Additionally, the Washington Post under Billionaire Jeff Bezos has changed the nature of editorials and columnists, and many leading figures in that newspaper have resigned.
The Los Angeles Times has also shown signs of conceding to the Trump Administration in many instances, and CNN also has demonstrated willingness to be cautious in its approach to the Trump Administration.
For now, only the New York Times and MSNBC (to be renamed MS NOW on November 15) are resisting pressures by the Trump Administration.